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Mum quits job as lawyer to voice Netflix cartoon
Emily McGonagle, 42, decides to change careers after watching Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol on repeat.
Judge Limits Candace Owens’s Liability in Macron Defamation Case
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, sued Candace Owens in 2025 over claims she made about Ms.
Scottish teams win opening three European ties
Scotland women have two wins out of two at the European Curling Championships, while the men have opened with a victory.
Free Fire returns to India as Garena launches localized version four years after ban
Free Fire India was originally set to launch in September 2023, but Garena postponed its release.
A hidden ocean change near Antarctica could have global consequences
Antarctic waters are getting saltier as sea-ice loss reshapes ocean circulation.
Jennifer Lawrence Says Playing Katniss Again After 11 Years in ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Was ‘Crazy,’ ‘Unbelievable’ and ‘So Beautiful’
Jennifer Lawrence appeared on the latest episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and spoke out for the first time about what it was like to reprise Katniss Everdeen for…
Trump Administration Backs Down on an Opioid Ban After Kratom Industry Lobbying
Health officials will now allow some levels of a powerful substance to remain in products marketed as natural.
Chapman thanks trainer and donors after 'freak' injury
Boxer Raven Chapman reveals that the fast actions of trainer Stuart Scott may have saved her life when she suffered a bleed on the brain over the summer.
'I earned my spot' - Lewis can be England hero after controversial selection
Mikey Lewis insists he has ‘earned’ his place in England’s Rugby League World Cup squad despite limited game time so far.
Tracee Ellis Ross, Lake Bell & Ken Leung Thriller ‘Blow The Horn’ Heads To AFM For Sales
EXCLUSIVE: Concourse Media has acquired worldwide sales rights to the completed ensemble psychological thriller, Blow The Horn, starring Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), L…
McClean leaves Derry City after contract dispute
James McClean says Derry City "will always hold a special place in my heart" after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
All Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday are suspended as a mark of respect after more than 30 people were killed in a train crash near…
BBC “Disappointed” As Staff Plan Industrial Action Vote Over Job Cuts
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC’s plan to cut more than 100 journalism roles will be put to an industrial ballot amid unrest over the UK broadcaster’s £500 million ($664M) savings st…
Max Dowman’s Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced
Mikel Arteta has explained his reaction to Max Dowman as the 16-year-old went down the tunnel after being sent off in Arsenal's shock Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town.
Ref Watch: Arsenal's red card appeal will fail - Dowman was aggressive
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their shock Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town will fail.
Briton Azim set for December return against Valenzuela
British light-welterweight Adam Azim is set to face Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela at London's Copper Box on 4 December.
Ukraine: Melania Trump-brokered local ceasefire holds for second day
A planned ceasefire in southern Ukraine held for its first day and night, officials said Wednesday, but Moscow and Kyiv continued to batter each other elsewhere.
What's gone up even faster than gas or rent? The cost of caregiving
A new study from AARP shows caregivers' out-of-pocket costs rose about 60% in the last five years.
Annecy Title ‘Cloud Girl’ Flies To International Buyers For SC Films
EXCLUSIVE: London-based SC Films International has struck a slew of international deals on animated family-adventure Cloud Girl (previously known as Girl in the Clouds).
Scientists discover a hidden reason why muscles weaken with age
Scientists have uncovered a hidden defense mechanism in aging muscles that sacrifices strength to protect cells from damage.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2026) and Colorsoft (2026) Review: Best for Accessories
I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models.
‘Talk To Me’ Backer Head Gear Opens U.S. Arm With Ambitious Indie Investment Plan
Head Gear exec Samantha Allwinton will run the new unit as Director of Operations.
Mark Carney is celebrated abroad – while consolidating power at home | Shiri Pasternak
But at home, Mark Carney is mirroring the US president by radically centralizing power within his office and cabinet and taking a hatchet to dozens of laws protecting en…
‘You have to believe’: Qwan’tez Stiggers, the New York Jets player who went from delivery driver to the NFL
He thought his football dream had ended but made it in the end Qwan’tez Stiggers had only been in college for a few days when his world fell apart.
TikTok is going after Yelp and Google Maps with an in-app restaurant guide
TikTok is launching an in-app restaurant guide in a challenge to other platforms like Yelp and even Google Maps.
Kodiak lands first commercial deal to supply driverless trucks for public highways
The deal with DTL Transport puts it on a path to become an an asset-light tech supplier, rather than owner and operator.
7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open
Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and the opportunity to learn and connect directly with experienced founders, investors, and startup leaders is…
Eric Roberts, Merrick Hanna & Neela Jolene Starring In Vertical Drama ‘It’s My Party And I’ll Die If I Want To’
Oscar-nominated star Eric Roberts is leading the first vertical drama to be revealed from Alon Shtruzman and Scott Einbinder’s nascent Hollywood outfit New Short Media.
Mbappe apologizes as Chinese sponsors drop him and TV broadcasts are halted over Mao dictator remark
French soccer star Kylian Mbappe has apologized after apparently referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator.
Harry Kane: Ballon d’Or for Bayern Munich striker
Former World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says relationship between Harry Kane and club Bayern Munich is 'perfect'.
Israeli election: As votes are counted, no clear winner emerges
Anxious Israelis watched election results take shape Wednesday after the highest turnout in over a quarter-century, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating c…
Fernandes tells Carrick he is committed to turning season around in clear-the-air talks
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks at the club's training ground.
Inside Amazon’s Echo hardware event
Amazon swapped its usual big fall hardware showcase this year for a series of smaller launches throughout October.
Patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage
Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.
A single sauna session sends immune cells surging through your body
A new Finnish study reveals that just 30 minutes in a sauna can temporarily flood the bloodstream with additional white blood cells, potentially helping the immune syste…
Nations Championship: Schedule as inaugural tournament gears up for finals
It has been labelled a "tectonic shift", set to shake up the world of rugby union, but what is the Nations Championship, what have been the results so far, and what is t…
Almost all of Amazon’s new Echo gear is available now
Amazon used to blast out dozens of products onstage at annual hardware events.
Trump jokes $5,000 would buy 'a hamburger and maybe a small dessert' at Mar-a-Lago as cost of living looms over midterms
Trump joked that the $5,000 payments for U.S.
Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him
The entertainer begins giving evidence at his trial on charges including rape at Southwark Crown Court.
How will the tax cut on gherkins help restaurants?
BBC Radio Manchester spoke to a burger restaurant amid the chancellor's budget announcements.
Israeli bonds, shekel fall as election leaves Netanyahu and others far short of majorities
Exit polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance and Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc both well off the numbers needed to form a governing majority.
West Ham’s Viviane Asseyi: ‘When I was four I said I wanted to be like Zidane’
French forward on how the 1998 World Cup inspired her football dream, her Gabonese background and finding a new family in east London On Saturday, once West Ham’s Vivian…
Trump says Iran war will end 'when I want it to' as costs reportedly balloon to $47 billion
Trump's statement comes as a report from The Hill revealed that the costs of the Iran conflict have ballooned to $47 billion.
Smaller EV batteries, longer range? Scientists may have found a way
Scientists have developed a new technology that could make electric vehicle batteries smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting, potentially allowing cars to travel farther o…
Dream say WNBA finals concerns went unheeded as teams prepare for 12.30pm Thursday start
To accommodate the increased interest in the team during the finals, the Dream have played their two home games so far at the Atlanta Hawks’ State Farm Arena, which can…
At least 30 dead and 80 injured after two trains collide in Spain – latest updates
High-speed service reportedly runs into back of another, knocking two carriages off track Spain train crash – latest updates At least 30 people have been killed after tw…
At least 31 dead and 80 injured after two trains collide in Spain – latest updates
High-speed service reportedly runs into back of another, knocking two carriages off track Spain train crash – latest updates At least 30 people have been killed after tw…
More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'
A shelter says it has looked after 150 more cats and kittens this summer than last year.
Everything announced at Amazon’s October 2026 hardware launch
Amazon had plenty of new gadgets to share at its Echo hardware event this year, along with updates to the AI-powered Alexa Plus after it became available to everyone in…
Mbappé's China faux pas: When the sports world collides with the complexities of geopolitics
For Mladenovic, the backlash in China over Kylian Mbappé's playful reference to a meme depicting him in the likeness of Mao Zedong illustrates a dilemma of the digital a…